Caterpillar currently has 28 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The majority of these roles, 54%, are focused on agents, with serving infrastructure and data each accounting for 18% of the listings. The dominant function for these positions is Engineering. In the last 30 days, Caterpillar has posted 40 new AI roles, representing a significant increase of 1233% compared to the previous 30-day period.
Currently tracking 19 active AI roles, down 30% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $98k–$259k (avg $172k).
Caterpillar currently has 37 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Autonomy Development Engineer (2), Data Scientist (2), Senior Autonomy Engineer (2), ALTERNANCE (Master) Développeur Solutions Digitales et IA pour les Processus Achats F/H (Réf 06-2026), Autonomy Engineering Development Specialist. Most positions are in Engineering and Product.
Caterpillar's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (68%), data (19%), application (8%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Caterpillar is hiring AI talent in: United States (26 roles), China (2 roles).
Job postings at Caterpillar most frequently mention: Software Engineering, Debugging, Robotics, Machine Learning, Process Mining.
In the past 30 days, Caterpillar has posted 87 new AI-related roles. That is a +74% change versus the prior 30 days (50 → 87).
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| 3rd Shift Fabrications Production Manager Production Manager for Caterpillar's 3rd shift in North Little Rock, AR. This role involves leading a team to build products, fostering a safe environment, driving continuous improvement, managing logistics, and championing automation and technology improvements. Requires strong skills in performance management, decision making, planning, and communication. Experience in manufacturing environments like Assembly, Fabrications, Paint, Logistics, Material Planning, or Supply Chain is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Category Buyer This role is for a Category Buyer in the Indirect Purchasing-Global Finance Services Division at Caterpillar. The buyer will support global initiatives for categories including Global Travel and Fleet, HR, Consulting, and Marketing. Responsibilities include category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and data analysis to support procurement decisions. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement, with a focus on professional services categories. | — |
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| Software Delivery Coordinator / Coordonnateur(trice) de la livraison logicielle This role is a Software Delivery Coordinator for embedded software in mining and construction applications within an Agile environment. The focus is on planning, coordinating, and executing software delivery, managing scope, priorities, risks, and dependencies to ensure alignment with program objectives and stakeholder expectations. The role involves supporting Agile ceremonies, tracking execution, and improving delivery visibility and predictability. | — | 0 |
| Material Planning Analyst Material Planning Analyst role at Caterpillar, responsible for procuring and managing materials for company operations. Key responsibilities include analyzing forecasts, managing inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely material availability to meet production needs. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, International Relations, or Supply Chain, with proficiency in SAP and Excel. | — | 0 |
| 1st Shift Assembly Production Manager This role is for a 1st Shift Assembly Production Manager at Caterpillar. The manager will collaborate with the team to maintain and improve processes and systems for product manufacturing, analyze and recommend equipment needs, monitor shop floor safety, ensure production schedules are met, determine priorities, schedule resources, manage disciplinary actions, procure materials, ensure preventive maintenance, implement Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma, and lead workforce training. Key skills include performance management, decision making, critical thinking, planning, organizing, and effective communication. Experience in manufacturing assembly and supervisory experience are preferred. | — | 0 |
| 2nd Shift Assembly Production Manager Production Manager role at Caterpillar focused on leading a team in the manufacturing of Motor Grader and Medium Wheel Loader products. Responsibilities include fostering a safe environment, monitoring and improving safety, communicating daily workloads, collaborating with support teams for staff development, managing continuous improvement initiatives, driving root cause corrective actions, improving processes to reduce costs, ensuring product quality, and implementing 6S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, and CQMS/ISO programs. | — | 0 |
| Product Support Engineer Product Support Engineer for Caterpillar's Large Power Systems Division, focusing on commercial diesel engines. Responsibilities include monitoring product health, investigating warranty claims, driving product improvements through Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects, resolving complex technical issues for dealers and customers, and providing technical assistance. The role involves analyzing field data, applying failure analysis techniques, and collaborating with engineering and quality teams. | — | 0 |
| Quality Manager Oversee the administration and continual improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure the quality and reliability of manufactured products. Lead quality strategies, audits, corrective actions, and a culture of continuous improvement, partnering closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations leaders to solve complex quality challenges with data-driven decisions. | — | 0 |
| Product Service Consultant – Mining (Consultor de Suporte ao Produto – Tecnologia de Mineração) Caterpillar's MineStar Solutions Division is seeking a Product Service Consultant to support MineStar Terrain Onboard technologies. This role involves providing support and service engineering, including product validation, troubleshooting, and diagnosing technical issues. The consultant will act as a liaison between various teams and customers/dealers, advocating for their needs and ensuring issue resolution. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT, advanced English, and product support experience, with preferred qualifications in Spanish, project management, and industrial technology support. | — | 0 |
| RMC Supervisor This role provides in-depth technical support and leads problem-solving and quality implementation efforts for supported products and services at Caterpillar. Responsibilities include determining service level standards, answering technical questions, prioritizing product improvements, implementing service strategies, and developing in-depth product knowledge. | — | 0 |
| Foreign Trade Technician This role supports import customs operations and on-time delivery activities to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction within Caterpillar's supply chain and logistics department. | — | 0 |
| Director of Strategy This is a Director of Strategy role at Caterpillar, focusing on developing and executing strategic goals, identifying growth opportunities, analyzing market trends, and tracking performance. It requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills, with a preference for candidates with extensive financial experience, competitive analysis, and M&A background. The role does not involve direct AI/ML development or deployment. | — | 0 |
| Repair Technician (Afternoons) Repair Technician role at Caterpillar focused on operating within an off-line process for the fitment, rework, and testing of parts and products. Responsibilities include maintaining work areas, fitting parts, performing quality control checks, contributing to continuous improvement, and training new technicians. The role involves carrying out rework on non-conformances, performing failure analysis, operating safely, understanding basic circuits, and interpreting schematic drawings. | — | 0 |
| Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager This role is for a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager at Caterpillar, responsible for daily direction and leadership of management and hourly associates in Weld, Machining, and Assembly value streams. The manager will oversee a three-shift operation, manage budgets, resource allocation, staffing, and drive PQVC initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing operations to meet safety and performance requirements, driving improvements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. | — | 0 |
| Test & Validation Senior Associate Technologist This role focuses on the testing and validation of industrial power systems components and engines. Responsibilities include planning, preparing, executing, and reporting on tests, as well as analyzing data to identify relationships and predict failures. The role involves working with customers, setting up engineering rigs, and performing tests in various environments. | — | 0 |
| Senior DevOps Engineer Senior DevOps Engineer role at Caterpillar's digital division, focusing on building and deploying digital products and cloud services. Responsibilities include managing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, containerization, and collaborating with engineering leadership. Requires strong knowledge of the software product lifecycle and cloud platforms like AWS. | — | 0 |
| Test Engineer Test Engineer role at Caterpillar focused on ensuring the performance and reliability of Articulated Trucks. Responsibilities include designing and executing test programs, collaborating with engineering teams, resolving design/manufacturing issues, and participating in the adoption of new technologies like automation and robotics. Requires analytical and technical skills, with a degree in Engineering or equivalent experience. | — | 0 |
| ALTERNANCE (Master) Chargé de Projet Automatisation des Flux Logistiques F/H (Réf10-2026) This is an apprenticeship role for a Master's degree student in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Project Management. The role focuses on automating logistical flows within assembly lines by measuring processes, analyzing data, evaluating automation solutions, deploying them, and supporting users. It requires knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Power BI), logistics/supply chain fundamentals, and an understanding of automation and digitalization. The position is within Caterpillar's Supply Chain department. | — | 0 |
| Associate Procurement Professional Associate Procurement Professional role at Caterpillar, focusing on processing requisitions, supporting supply chain and sourcing, cost/price analysis, and contract/purchase order generation. Responsibilities include developing improvement plans, performing analysis of assigned processes, supporting customers with pricing and supplier selection, and performing analytical tasks for purchasing initiatives. Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with skills in communication, data-driven decision making, analytical thinking, procurement, purchasing tasks, and logistics management. | — | 0 |
| Analytics Manager Lead an analytics team focused on finance and business insights, delivering analytics, reporting, and automation solutions. The role involves partnering with senior leaders, translating business questions into analytical approaches, and establishing governance and best practices for analytics and digital solutions. | — | 0 |
| Category Buyer Category Buyer responsible for developing, managing, and executing category strategies, focusing on Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver value. This role involves managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and procurement programs, while identifying opportunities for cost reduction, inventory reduction, and quality improvement. The buyer acts as a liaison between the organization and suppliers, documenting supplier performance and maintaining strong relationships. Key skills include Data Analytics, Effective Communications, Interpersonal Relationships, Negotiating, Contracts Management and Administration, Purchasing Tasks and Activities, Supplier Relationship Management, and Strategic Sourcing. | — | 0 |
| EHS Assistant This role supports the daily management and on-site execution of EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) at a factory, ensuring compliance with company and legal requirements. Key responsibilities include managing spraying and chemical-related safety risks, conducting safety inspections, identifying and rectifying hazards, managing chemical inventory and SDS, supporting EHS legal compliance, organizing employee training, and overseeing contractor and high-risk work management. The role requires 2+ years of manufacturing EHS experience, familiarity with EHS regulations and ISO systems, and basic data analysis and reporting skills. | — | 0 |
| Manager Analytics Manager Analytics role at Caterpillar, leading a team focused on finance, analytics, and business strategy. The role involves delivering analytics, reporting, and automation solutions, shaping analytics standards, and influencing executive decision-making. Requires strong leadership, business acumen, and analytical foundation. | — | 0 |
| Manager Analytics Manager Analytics role focused on leading a team that delivers analytics, reporting, and automation solutions within the Accounting/Business Insights organization of Caterpillar's Excavation Division. The role involves translating complex data into insights for executive decision-making, shaping analytics standards, and managing stakeholders. | — | 0 |
| Contract Manager - Power & Energy This role is for a Contract Manager in the Power & Energy division of Caterpillar, focusing on managing complex, high-value contracts from strategy to execution. The role requires extensive experience in contract management, negotiation, risk strategy, and compliance within the Power and Energy industry. | — | 0 |
| Inventory Counter – 12M Contract Inventory Counter role focused on ensuring accuracy of inventory records through stock counts, discrepancy investigation, and system processing within a manufacturing environment. Requires attention to detail and systems literacy. | — | 0 |
| Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation - Fixed Term Contract Controls Engineer role focused on specifying, integrating, and rolling out PLC-based control solutions for manufacturing automation within Caterpillar. Responsibilities include applying automation principles to improve safety, quality, and efficiency, configuring Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC/HMI systems, supporting new technology introduction, and ensuring solutions align with safety and engineering requirements. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer (20 Months) Manufacturing Engineer role focused on improving reliability and implementing changes to manufacturing equipment and processes. Responsibilities include providing engineering support, monitoring equipment, analyzing change notices, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Requires problem-solving and lean manufacturing knowledge. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Team Leader – AM Shift - 6m Contract Logistics Team Leader role at Caterpillar, focusing on leading a team to meet daily production line goals, ensuring safety, quality, velocity, and cost metrics. Responsibilities include championing safe working practices, driving continuous improvement using CI processes, and participating in improvement workshops. Requires people management skills, understanding of logistics operations and material systems, and a focus on process improvement using lean/Six Sigma principles. Experience with SAP and basic risk assessments is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Team Leader – Various Shifts – 6m Contract Logistics Team Leader role at Caterpillar, focusing on leading a team to meet daily goals, ensuring safety, and driving continuous improvement in logistics operations. Requires experience in people management, logistics practices, safety standards, and process improvement using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. SAP experience is a plus. | — | 0 |
| Shipping Expediter - Programador de Embarques This role is for a Shipping Expediter responsible for processing export shipments, maintaining records, preparing shipping documents, and ensuring accuracy in quantities and quality. It requires experience in import/export procedures, SAP, and Office. | — | 0 |
| Senior Mining Onboard Specialist - MineStar This role provides on-site technical support and system optimization for Caterpillar's autonomous haulage systems (MineStar Command for hauling). The Senior MineStar Onboard Specialist acts as a liaison between customers, dealers, and Caterpillar engineering, troubleshooting field issues, analyzing fault data, and ensuring the smooth operation of autonomous mining equipment. The role requires extensive experience in mining technology, heavy equipment troubleshooting, and electronic systems integration, with a focus on field support and communication. | — | 0 |
| Cybersecurity Technical Communicator This role is for a Cybersecurity Technical Communicator at Caterpillar. The primary focus is on producing written cybersecurity reports for various audiences, partnering with the CSIRT, and developing incident reports. It requires strong writing, communication, and basic cybersecurity knowledge. | — | 0 |
| Senior Development Engineer – Drivetrain Controls Senior Development Engineer for Drivetrain Controls at Caterpillar, focusing on electrohydraulic brakes. The role involves design ownership, development, implementation, and validation of control software and algorithms for lower powertrain brake systems, applying systems engineering principles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong analytical, decision-making, communication, and project management skills. | — | 0 |
| Ensamblador Assembler role at Caterpillar focused on assembling various models using testing equipment and measurement instruments, adhering to safety and quality standards, performing quality inspections, and identifying/correcting defects. Requires mechanical knowledge and calibration experience. | — | 0 |
| Design Engineer Design Engineer for Valvetrain Components at Caterpillar, focusing on concept development, design, and validation of engine components for diesel, natural gas, and alternative fuel engines. Requires mechanical engineering background and experience with NPI processes. | — | 0 |
| Soldador The role is responsible for assembling metal parts and joining them through welding, following standard procedures and inspecting finished welds. It involves preparing parts, performing manual welding, and potentially using automatic welding machines. The candidate needs to be accurate, able to concentrate, understand technical drawings, follow instructions and safety procedures, and have good coordination. Minimum education is a completed secondary school certificate. No experience is required. | — | 0 |
| Maquinista CNC Operates and performs preventive maintenance on numerical control equipment, interprets blueprints, and operates various machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Requires experience with CNC machines and industrial drawings. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Project Leader Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Leader to join the Drivetrain Controls System Simulation and Validation (DCSSV) organization to support Caterpillar machines with electrohydraulic brakes. This role provides project leadership and ownership for lower powertrain brake controls solutions, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, robust solutions that meet both customer and enterprise objectives. | — | 0 |
| Operador General Operador General responsible for following planned methods to ensure timely completion of required operations, adhering to safety and quality policies, executing work according to standard procedures, and ensuring operational decalog behaviors. Responsibilities include safe handling of pneumatic tools, using measuring tape, basic hand tools, cranes, basic geometry, and reading blueprints. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Analyst Manufacturing Analyst role at Caterpillar focused on supporting manufacturing processes through technical evaluation, documentation, and optimization to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure quality and safety. Responsibilities include executing SOPs, improving workflows, identifying and implementing process improvements, and supporting validation activities. Requires knowledge of manufacturing processes, technical problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking. Basic requirements include a degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience), 0.5-1 year of manufacturing experience, knowledge of time and motion studies, line balancing, AutoCAD, MS Office, process mapping, and intermediate English. Availability for shift work is also required. | — | 0 |
| Montacarguista Operates a forklift to load, unload, transport, and stack materials within supply chain and manufacturing areas. Ensures compliance with safety, speed, and quality policies, following standard work procedures and safe operating guidelines for industrial vehicles. | — | 0 |
| Logistics Coordinator II Logistics Coordinator II role at Caterpillar focused on managing outbound shipments, carrier scheduling, process development, and cost reduction within an operations environment. Involves SAP processes, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors. Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and a 2-year degree or equivalent experience. | — | 0 |
| Analista de Aseguramiento de Calidad The role is responsible for analyzing inspection data and performing root cause analysis to ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements. Key responsibilities include training manufacturing and quality teams, preparing inspection reports, analyzing non-conformance data, and maintaining Quality Management System (QMS) documentation. The role requires knowledge of QMS, measurement equipment, decision-making, and critical thinking. | — | 0 |
| Técnico / Técnica de Calidad This is a Quality Technician role at Caterpillar, focused on manufacturing quality control. Responsibilities include analyzing data, performing root cause analysis, supporting manufacturing and quality teams, and preparing inspection reports. It requires knowledge of problem-solving, manufacturing processes, and Quality Management Systems (QMS). The role is not AI/ML related. | — | 0 |
| 3rd Shift Facilities Engineer- Weekend This role is for a 3rd Shift Facilities Engineer at Caterpillar, responsible for overseeing maintenance, special projects, and improving operational efficiency within industrial facilities. The role involves managing capital and expense projects, maintaining documentation, performing site condition surveys, supporting contractor interactions, and troubleshooting system failures. It requires strong skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and project management, with a focus on industrial facility and capital project experience. | — | 0 |
| 3rd Shift Facilities Engineer This role is for a 3rd Shift Facilities Engineer at Caterpillar, responsible for overseeing maintenance, special projects, and improving operational efficiency within a manufacturing environment. The engineer will manage documentation, perform site condition surveys, support contractor interactions, ensure compliance with specifications and codes, and troubleshoot system or equipment issues. Key skills include collaboration, problem-solving, and project management. Experience with plant facilities, hazard mitigation, safety standards (OSHA, NFPA), industrial facilities, capital projects, and building infrastructure systems is preferred. | — | 0 |
| Design Engineering Specialist Design Engineering Specialist role focused on designing, developing, building, and implementing new products, components, or technologies for diesel engines. Responsibilities include developing design parameters, guiding technical design evolution, exploring new technologies, and constructing prototype equipment. | — | 0 |
| Electrification Controls System Senior Engineer Electrification Controls System Senior Engineer responsible for concept, development, and design of complex components, systems, subsystems, or processes for the electronics system supporting Caterpillar’s electrification product line. Performs complex analysis, identifies and resolves design problems. | — | 0 |
| Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt This role focuses on leading 6 Sigma Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects within Drivetrain systems at Caterpillar. The primary goal is to reduce customer defects and warranty expenses by improving solutions and services through root cause analysis and effective project management. The role involves managing multiple projects, leading cross-functional teams, mentoring others, and communicating improvements to stakeholders. | — | 0 |